Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Subaru XV 2011

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Mitsubishi Eclipse
2005 - 2009
Subaru XV
2011 - 2016
Body: CoupeCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mitsubishi Eclipse is available with front wheel drive, while Subaru XV can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.4 - 3.8 (petrol)1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Subaru XV is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 162 - 263 HP109 - 150 HP
Torque: 217 - 353 NM150 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds9.3 - 13.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.95.6 - 6.9
Mitsubishi Eclipse petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru XV.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 148 mm (5.8 inches)220 mm (8.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.45 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.35 m1.57 m
Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but lower.
Mitsubishi Eclipse is 10 cm longer than the Subaru XV, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 22 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 479 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1270 litres
Mitsubishi Eclipse has more luggage capacity.
Mitsubishi Eclipse has 99 litres more trunk space than the Subaru XV.
Turning diameter: no data10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`920no data
Safety: no data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 400013 200
Pros and Cons: Mitsubishi Eclipse has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Subaru XV has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
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